FISHING
HARBOUR

Seafood export is now recognized as a major
avenue for export earnings. In order to meet international standards, it is
imperative to have world class fishing harbours. Kanniyakumari stands to gain
with a number of fishing harbour works in progress .

1.Fishing Harbour at Colachel

Government
of India have accorded administrative approval for the construction of Fishing
Harbour at Colachel in Kanniyakumari District at an estimated cost of Rs.87.75
crore and the Government have so far released Rs.80.14 crore towards Central and
State share in four instalements. The construction of Eastern and Western
breakwaters and its approaches to Colachel fishing harbour was taken up in the
first phase and side facilities works are completed in second phase.

2.Fishing
Harbour at Thengapattinam

An
Administrative approval has been accorded by the Government of India for the
construction of Fishing Harbour at Thengapattinam in Kanniyakumari District at
an estimated cost of Rs. 97.40 crore. A sum of Rs. 19.30 crore towards Central
and Rs.48.70 Crore towards State share has been released for implementing the
Project. The construction of main breakwater has been completed 630 m and
leeward breakwater has been completed for 120m Land side facilities works are
under progress.

3. Fishing
Harbour at Chinnamuttom

Government of India have accorded administrative approval
for the existing of Fishing Harbour at Chinnamuttom l in Kanniyakumari District
at an estimated cost of Rs.7352.00 Lakhs vide 33013-12/2012 FY-H and component
of extension of eastern breakwater 100m Internal road 1660m Drainage 3220m,
Western breakwater 430, Approach road 900m, Jetty 215m, Quay wall 200m,
Dredging, Auction hall 2No, Net mending shed 2No, Great Washing area 1 No, Gen
set room 1BNo, Security room, Watch tower cum winch room, parking area, sump,
Restaurant, Admin building building, works are completed and the Government
have so far released Rs.80.14 crore towards Central and State share in four
installments. The construction of Eastern and Western breakwaters and its
approaches to Colachel fishing harbour was taken up in the first phase and side
facilities works are completed in second phase.

The Government have a
accorded permission for the construction of Fishing Harbour at Muttom in
Kanniyakumari District under “BOT” (Build Operate & Transfer) System. The total
cost of the project is Rs.53.92 crore. The concessionaire Viz. M/s Jeppiaar
Fishing Harbour Muttom Pvt. Ltd has so far spent Rs. 34 crore for the project.

Similarly Fishing Harbour works under the Bot (Build, Own , Operate and
Transfer) System is underway at Rajakkamangalam and Manakudy.